Excellent opportunity for Security Solution Architect to be part of our Security Practice, Role is for an individual contributor in a consulting & Professional services team, focused on driving complete Security assignments. Our Security Practice provides end-to-end security solutions combine deep domain and industry expertise with a future-focused approach that encompasses advisory, transformation and managed services. We offer the foresight and expertise to solve most complex challenges Key Responsibilities Design high-level infrastructure, application, business and security architecture for projects across the Cyber Security portfolio. Design, implement, and maintain scalable security solutions using AWS/Azure Cloud services Ensure cloud environments meet organizational and compliance security standards, Firewall Management. Manage, configure, and troubleshoot Checkpoint Firewall to maintain network perimeter security and prevent unauthorized access Create and ensure all designs align to Enterprise Architecture and Clients Governance requirements. Review and document low level architecture design patterns and support models to support technical implementation and service transition. Contribute to project scope and objectives, to ensure feasibility of delivery and achieving desired outcomes and benefits. Collaborate with application product delivery teams to ensure that solutions are fit for purpose and support them with architectural challenges throughout the delivery lifecycle. Work with the relevant Technology, Change Management and Enterprise Architects to ensure that the outcomes delivered by projects are consistent with the design. Provide Design support for implementation, Test assurance and Service Transition Ability to forge strong relations with a wide variety of stakeholders including technical teams, business users, and senior management. Work with vendors to guide them on solution design and ensure solutions are delivered effectively and are aligned to best practices Key Skills and Experience: Proven experience working as Solution Architect on large scale programmes within a Cyber Security Portfolio. Working knowledge of security architecture requirements for solution designs, good security practices related to AWS/Azure cloud and an understanding of enterprise scale solutions. Experience collaborating with the Security Operations Centre (SOC) to optimise security monitoring, response planning and execution. Experience with assisting the development of a TOM for Vulnerability Management. Understanding of vulnerability management and threat landscape detection and remediation Understanding of Network Security risks and solutions Essential Technical Skills & Qualifications Experience of the M365 security stack: Endpoint, Defender, DLP, Device Management, Azure Sentinel Cloud Security AWS/Azure (Tenable, MDR solutions, Remote Access, Network security) Working knowledge of Cyber Essentials, UK DPA/GDPR Knowledge of one or more cybersecurity controls standards and frameworks (CIS, NIST, etc) Knowledge of SIEM Desirable Experience Experience of implementing of the Tenable Vulnerability Management agents across Clients EndPoints and Servers. Experience in the implementation of an End Point Detection system Experience in upgrading existing SIEM capabilities to handle more data sources and advanced analytics Experience in the implementation of an Managed Detect Response Service Experience in leading the end-to-end technical delivery of a Cyber Security Programme Cognizant is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.